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Loon Island — Islands 28.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 570360
28.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Loon Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Loon Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570360). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Island sits at 44.01229° N, 70.93368° W (DMS 44°00′44″ N, 70°56′01″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Island itself. The ones closest to Loon Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 1.1 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 6.2 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 12.1 mi |
| John J Island | Kezar Falls | 12.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 15.4 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 15.7 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 15.9 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 21.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Loon Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.012°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Island track the nearby Lovewell Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Island located?
Loon Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570360 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other islands in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49654629.